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Wesleyan University Bennington Clark University Marist College Union College Skidmore College Ithaca College Lewis and Clark Dickinson College Bates Sarah Lawrence Gettysburg College| Concordia College Selma | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | Bard College | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 81% |
Admission |
CCA | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCA | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $270 |
Diversity |
CCA | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
CCA | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 59% | ||
Campus |
CCA | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Bard College?
- Bard College is 502.8% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 502.8% higher at Bard College than Concordia College Selma ($59,800.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College Selma than Bard College ($22,313 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 201.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($5,700 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College Selma than Bard College (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 909.7% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($53,584 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or CCA .
CCA vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA or Bard College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bard College and CCA.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Concordia College Selma (76% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $16,500 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $25,100)
- Bard College students graduate with a $10,676 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($26,194 vs. $36,870)
- Bard College graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($270 vs. $381)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/